Cowboy Candy
Fresh garden jalapeños simmer in a sweet apple cider vinegar syrup to make these irresistible sweet-and-spicy cowboy candy slices. They're delicious on burgers, sandwiches, tacos, cream cheese, crackers, and just about anything that needs a little kick!
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Equipment
- Kitchen gloves
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Fresh jalapenos
- 1½ cups Apple cider vinegar
- 5 cups Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 2½ Garlic cloves can substitute a small clove for a half of a larger clove.
Instructions
- Fill the water bath canner and bring to a boil.
- Wash all the jars, lids, and rings in hot soapy water.
- In a stockpot, bring vinegar, sugar, and turmeric to a simmer for 5 minutes..
- Slice the jalapenos and cut the garlic cloves in half.
- Add the jalapeno slices to the simmering syrup. Simmer the peppers for 5 minutes.
- Place 1/2 clove (or a small clove) of garlic into each clean jar.
- Using a food funnel, scoop the jalapenos into the jars, packing them down to fill tightly leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Pour the syrup liquid into each jar. Use the bubble popper to remove any trapped air and adjust headspace if necessary.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean wet paper towel.
- Place the lids on the jars and tighten the rings finger tip tight.
- Place the jars into the boiling water bath, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the water bath to a towel lined cutting board and allow to rest in place for 12 hours before labeling, dating, and storing. If any jars did not seal, refrigerate and use first.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 50kcal
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